Suggested Itineraries

See Shanghai in a day? Even though many visitors on organized tours do, we don't recommend it. While the city may lack the large-scale palaces and awesome sights of Beijing, Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now, and requires at least 2 or 3 days to soak in its unique vibe and energy. Still, if a day or two is all the time you have, we want to help you make the most of it with a ready-made itinerary that allows you to have an unforgettable trip.

While Shanghai's sights are scattered around town, the 1-day highlights are clustered together, sparing visitors the need to fight Shanghai traffic. The second day takes in Shanghai's lesser-known but no less delightful sights on both land and water. For those staying a third day, we suggest an overnight trip to nearby Hangzhou (or a day trip to Suzhou or one of the water villages in the Yangzi River delta).